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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.48, 9,968.50 and 3,911.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.48, 9,968.50 and 3,911.48 is: 5,397.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.48 : 9,968.50 = 3,911.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.48/9,968.50 = 3,911.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.48x = 9,968.50 × 3,911.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.48x = 38,991,588.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,991,588.38/7,223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,397.90

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